My local takeaway
At dusk, when Dan’s done sharing his love for nature with others, he follows the terns and goes fishing and foraging for dinner. And often cooks it on the beach.
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Local artist helps raise funds for wildlife in Dorset
The Fine Foundation Wild Seas Centre at Kimmeridge is celebrating wildlife with an art exhibition by local artist and volunteer, Rosemary Edwards, who kindly raised vital funds for Dorset Wildlife…
Dorset's Local Nature Recovery Strategy opens for public consultation
Tasked by the UK government to develop a Local Nature Recovery Strategy (LNRS), Dorset Council is developing a 10-year roadmap aimed at reversing biodiversity decline and achieving the national…
Rare Dorset sighting of Risso's dolphin made by local fishermen 5 miles off Chesil Beach
Dorset Wildlife Trust (DWT) has received a report of a rare Risso’s dolphin sighting off Chesil Beach on Wednesday 8th April by local whelk fisherman Ryan Casey. Risso’s dolphins are rarely seen…
Protect our offshore Marine Protected Areas
Marine Policy and Evidence Manager, Peter Tinsley talks about Southern Inshore Fisheries and Conservation Authority’s 2023 Bottom-Towed Gear byelaw coming into force.
Smooth newt
You are likely to spot the smooth newt in your garden or local pond. It breeds in water in summer and spends the rest of the year in grassland and woodland, hibernating over winter.
Holly blue
Look out for the small holly blue in your garden or local park. It is the first blue butterfly to emerge in spring, and a second generation appears in summer. The caterpillars are fond of holly…
Oakdale Library Gardens Association
A group of local people who came together in 2013 with the encouragement from Creekmoor with Oakdale Women’s Institute who wanted to create a garden that benefited the local community, to encourage people to use the local library and to encourage more wildlife into the garden.
Wildflower ID Course: Woodlands
Explore your local woodland and look out for these species!
Summer Art Exhibition at the Wild Seas Centre
An exhibition of ceramics, paintings and textiles by local pottery collective, the Fired Up Rebels.
Barn owl wildlife webcam
Get an insight into local bird life via our wildlife webcam at Lorton Meadow nature reserve
Summer Art Exhibition at the Wild Chesil Centre
Art exhibition showcasing local artists inspired by Dorset's incredible wildlife and beautiful natural spaces.